72 - Books to Haunt Your Heart with Rachel from Booked & Busy

Our guest this episode is Rachel from @bookedandbusyrach as she shares her list of books for readers who crave stories that teeter between the real and the surreal, the tender and the terrifying. Whether you're drawn to nostalgic horror, moody romantic suspense, introspective coming-of-age tales, or whimsical yet unsettling worlds, these picks will transport you—and sometimes unnerve you. Expect vivid atmospheres, emotional complexity, and plots that refuse to stay neatly in one genre. Ideal for those who like their fiction strange, stirring, and unforgettable.

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Guest Details:

Podcast: Booked & Busy

Instagram: @bookedandbusyrach

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Music by DAYLILY

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Books Discussed:

• The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis
• My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
• The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Lee Miye
• Quicksilver by Callie Hart
• Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth
• The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
• Isaac and the Egg by Bobby Palmer
• In at the Deep End by Kate Davies